Salem public meetings in 2022

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Salem Housing Authority will meet virtually to receive a monthly project management report covering voucher lease-up, portfolio occupancy, and client statistics. No public hearings or action items are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Monthly project management report on Housing Authority activity
• Approval of November 14, 2022 draft minutes
• Public comment accepted via Zoom or email by 5:00 p.m. on meeting day

The Commission approved the draft minutes from the November 14, 2022 meeting. No other substantive actions, resolutions, or public hearings took place during the session.

• Approved November 14, 2022 draft minutes (8-0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on authorizing the sale of up to $300 million in general obligation bonds for capital projects including fire equipment, streets, sidewalks, parks, and land for a future fire station and library. Other actions include acquiring property for the Shelton Ditch flood relief project, amending a West Salem urban renewal plan, and approving a ground lease amendment at the airport. The council will also consider a new pay grade for Deputy City Manager and applications for federal hazard mitigation grants.

• Authorizing sale of up to $300M in general obligation bonds for community improvements
• Adopting Resolution 2022-59 to acquire easements for Shelton Ditch embankment stabilization
• Approving a ground lease amendment with Aviation Properties NW at Salem Municipal Airport
• Creating a new Deputy City Manager pay grade ($12,759–$20,429/month plus $250 auto allowance)
• Second reading of Ordinance Bill 25-22 to annex 2 acres at 3821 Ibex St NE for Fisher Road Park

The City Council approved the sale of general obligation bonds for community improvements and established a new pay grade for the Deputy City Manager. The council also approved two property annexations and authorized funding for the Point in Time Count.

• Authorized sale of General Obligation Bonds up to $300,000,000 (Resolution 2022-58)
• Approved Deputy City Manager pay grade of $12,759 - $20,429 per month plus $250 monthly auto allowance (9-0)
• Created the Lisa Letney Award for volunteers serving unsheltered residents (9-0)
• Approved annexation of 3821 Ibex Street NE for Fisher Road Park expansion (Ordinance Bill No. 25-22)
• Approved annexation of 3880 Mahrt Avenue SE and adjacent land (Ordinance Bill No. 26-22)
• Authorized $10,000 redirection of funds for the annual Point in Time Count
• Adopted Resolution 22-555 to acquire property for Shelton Ditch Improvement Project
• Authorized City Manager to apply for FEMA BRIC grant funding for bridge and pump station projects

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency will consider adopting seven resolutions that make minor amendments to the Fairview, McGilchrist, Mill Creek Industrial Park, North Gateway, Riverfront-Downtown, South Waterfront, and West Salem urban renewal plans. The amendments delete major amendments, clarify language, and correct scrivener's errors. The board will also vote on a resolution to transfer fiscal year 2023 appropriations to the Gain/Loss Reserve Fund to reimburse the Salem Convention Center for an operating loss incurred during the pandemic.

• Adopt Resolution No. 22-8 URA through 22-14 URA for minor plan amendments in seven urban renewal areas
• Adopt Resolution No. 22-15 URA to transfer FY2023 appropriations to the Gain/Loss Reserve Fund for Convention Center operating loss
• Approval of November 28, 2022 draft minutes

The Urban Renewal Agency approved minor amendments to several Urban Renewal Area Plans to delete major amendments and correct errors. The board also authorized a transfer of fiscal year 2023 appropriations to the Gain / Loss Reserve Fund.

• Approved November 28, 2022 Draft Urban Renewal Agency Minutes
• Adopted Resolutions No. 22-8 URA through No. 22-14 URA to amend Fairview, McGilchrist, Mill Creek Industrial Park, Riverfront-Downtown, South Waterfront, and West Salem Urban Renewal Plans
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-15 URA to transfer fiscal year 2023 appropriations to the Gain / Loss Reserve Fund

City Council

The City Council will consider extending the emergency declaration for unsheltered residents through December 31, 2023, and hold a continued public hearing on vacating Cross Street SE west of 20th Street SE. First readings will be held for two annexations: 3821 Ibex Street NE for Fisher Road Park expansion and 3880 Mahrt Avenue SE for commercial zoning. A second reading will finalize annexation of 5536 Skyline Road S for multi-family residential zoning.

• Resolution No. 2022-57 to extend unsheltered emergency declaration through Dec 31, 2023
• Continued public hearing on petition to vacate Cross Street SE west of 20th Street SE
• First reading: annexation of 3821 Ibex Street NE (approx. 2 acres) for Fisher Road Park expansion
• First reading: annexation of 3880 Mahrt Avenue SE (approx. 0.83 acres) with CR (Retail Commercial) zoning
• Second reading: annexation of 5536 Skyline Road S (approx. 1.95 acres) with RM-I (Multiple Family Residential) zoning

The City Council extended the emergency declaration regarding unsheltered residents through December 31, 2023. The Council also approved the vacation of a portion of Cross Street SE and adopted an ordinance for the annexation of property on Skyline Road S.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-57 extending emergency declaration for unsheltered residents to Dec 31, 2023 (8-0)
• Approved vacation of Cross Street SE west of 20th Street SE (6-2)
• Adopted Ordinance Bill 22-24 annexing 1.95 acres at 5536 Skyline Road S (8-0)
• Advanced Ordinance Bill No. 25-22 to second reading for annexation of 3821 Ibex Street NE (8-0)
• Advanced Ordinance Bill No. 26-22 to second reading for annexation of 3880 Mahrt Avenue SE (8-0)
• Approved November 28, 2022 draft council minutes (8-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several items including a grant application for fire service staffing, two annexations, and a potential amendment to the public mural code. The meeting also includes proclamations, a public hearing on an alternative contracting method for audio-visual services, and information reports on library strategy and neighborhood association mergers.

• Authorize applying for 2022 Oregon Fire Service Capacity Program Grant with Office of State Fire Marshal for three years of funding for a Program Manager II in Salem Fire Department
• Second Amendment to lease with Capital Community Television (CC:Media) waiving rent through Dec 1, 2022, and allowing rent satisfaction via radio services through April 2024
• Public hearing on exemption from competitive bidding for an Audio Video design, install, and maintenance contract
• Annexation of 2 acres at 3821 Ibex Street NE for Fisher Road Park expansion (Case C-750)
• Annexation of 0.83 acres at 3880 Mahrt Avenue SE with zoning change to Retail Commercial (Case C-751)

The City Council approved the annexation of three territories and advanced a fourth to second reading. The Council also adopted updates to the Unified Development Code and authorized a grant for the Salem Fire Department.

• Authorized application for 2022 Oregon Fire Service Capacity Program Grant (8-0)
• Approved lease amendment for CC: Media to waive rent in exchange for radio services (8-0)
• Approved exemption from competitive bidding for AV Design, Install, and Maintenance contract (8-0)
• Approved annexation of 3821 Ibex Street NE (8-0)
• Approved annexation of 3880 Mahrt Avenue SE (8-0)
• Directed staff to study public mural code amendments for non-building structures (8-0)
• Advanced annexation of 5536 Skyline Road S to second reading (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-22 updating the Unified Development Code (8-0)

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency will consider approving a $500,000 grant exception to the $300,000 maximum for rehabilitating the former Whitlock's Building at 455 Court Street NE into mixed-use rental housing. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

• Approve $500,000 grant exception for 455 Court Street NE (former Whitlock's Building) rehabilitation
• Exception to $300,000 maximum grant amount under Riverfront-Downtown Urban Renewal Capital Improvement Grant Program
• Approval of October 10, 2022 draft minutes

The Urban Renewal Agency approved a grant program exception to rehabilitate a vacant building at 455 Court Street NE into a mixed-use building with rental housing. The agency also approved the minutes from the October 10, 2022 meeting.

• Approved grant exception for 455 Court Street NE to create mixed-use building and rental housing
• Approved October 10, 2022 Draft Urban Renewal Agency Minutes

City Council

The City Council will receive a progress report on its 2022 Policy Agenda, including findings from the Community Satisfaction Survey, and begin discussing priorities for the 2023 Policy Agenda. This is a work session for information and discussion only; no final decisions will be made. Staff will return with formal proposals in January 2023.

• Review of 2022 Council Policy Agenda priorities: sheltering crisis, planning for future, community engagement, sustaining infrastructure and services
• Discussion of 2022 Community Satisfaction Survey results
• Initial consideration of priorities for the 2023 City Council Policy Agenda

The City Council held a work session to receive updates on 2022 policy priorities and review findings from the Community Satisfaction Survey. The session included initial consideration of priorities for the 2023 Policy Agenda. No substantive policy decisions were voted upon during this meeting.

• Approved the special meeting agenda (9-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider modifying 14 fire department fees related to ambulance services, approve a $357,983 electric vehicle charging infrastructure grant with $172,373 in city matching funds, and hold public hearings on a street name change, annexation, and zoning code updates. The agenda also includes appointments of two municipal judges pro tempore and a $15,200 allocation for a holiday parade and tree lighting event.

• Modification of 14 Fire Department fees for ambulance services (Resolution 2022-54)
• Electric vehicle charging infrastructure grant: $357,983 total, $185,609 from PGE, $172,373 city match
• Public hearing to name connection between Rosewood Drive NW and Manorview Lane NW as Westside Circle NW
• Annexation of 1.95 acres at 5536 Skyline Road S with zoning change to Multi-Family Residential
• Appointment of Michelle Vlach-Ing and Sara Williams as Municipal Judges Pro Tempore for two-year terms

The City Council approved several zoning updates, including a legislative zone change on Commercial Street SE and the annexation of territory at 5536 Skyline Road S. Council also authorized a grant for electric vehicle charging infrastructure and allocated $15,200 for a holiday parade and tree lighting.

• Approved $15,200 from Cultural Tourism Fund for holiday parade and tree lighting
• Approved naming unnamed connection between Rosewood Drive NW and Manorview Lane NW as Westside Circle NW (9-0)
• Adopted Order No. 2022-16 to annex territory at 5536 Skyline Road S (9-0)
• Engrossed Ordinance No. 22-22 to update Unified Development Code (9-0)
• Directed staff to eliminate five overlay zones along Commercial Street, SE (9-0)
• Approved application for Portland General Electric Make-Ready grant for EV charging (9-0)
• Passed Engrossed Ordinance No. 18-22 to rezone properties on Commercial Street SE to MU-II and MU-III (9-0)
• Appointed Michelle Vlach-Ing and Sara Williams as Municipal Judge Pro Tempore for two-year terms

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Salem Housing Authority will consider resolutions to serve as general manager for two privately-owned affordable housing developments: 27th Avenue Apartments (95 units) and Gateway Phase 2/Mahonia Crossings (129 units). The board will also vote on a Moving to Work Amendment to its Annual Contributions Contract for public housing and vouchers. A project management report with program updates is scheduled for information only.

• Resolution 2294: Authorize SHA as general manager of 27th Avenue Apartments, 95 units at or below 60% AMI, at 4455 27th Ave SE
• Resolution 2295: Authorize SHA as general manager of Gateway Phase 2/Mahonia Crossings, 129 units at or below 80% AMI, at 5205 Battlecreek Road SE
• Resolution 2293: Approve Moving to Work Amendment to Annual Contributions Contract for public housing and Housing Choice Voucher program
• Election of Vice Chair
• Project Management Report with client statistics and voucher lease-up data

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem approved two agreements to serve as General Manager for the 27th Avenue Apartments and Crossings Gateway Phase 2 Apartments. The board also approved an amendment to the Annual Contributions Contract for the Moving to Work program.

• Elected Commissioner Phillips as vice chair (8-0)
• Approved October 24, 2022 draft minutes
• Adopted Resolution 2293 approving the Moving to Work Amendment to the Annual Contribution Contract
• Adopted Resolution 2294 to serve as General Manager of the 27th Avenue Apartments, Limited Partnership
• Adopted Resolution 2295 to serve as General Manager of Gateway Phase 2 LLC and CDP Gateway Phase 2 LLC

City Council

The City Council will act to accept Mayor Chuck Bennett's resignation and declare the position vacant. Additionally, the council will consider a resolution to transfer funds for airport terminal design and permitting costs.

• Acceptance of Mayor Chuck Bennett's resignation
• Resolution No. 2022-53: Transfer of $129,500 from General Fund contingency to the Airport Fund

The City Council accepted Mayor Chuck Bennett's resignation and appointed Chris Hoy as Mayor and Julie Hoy to the Ward 6 Council position. The council also elected Councilor Stapleton as Council President and approved a budget transfer for airport terminal design.

• Accepted Mayor Chuck Bennett's resignation and declared the position vacant (7-0)
• Appointed Council President Chris Hoy as Mayor (7-0)
• Appointed Julie Hoy to the vacant Ward 6 Council position (8-0)
• Elected Councilor Stapleton as Council President (9-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-53 to transfer FY 2023 budget appropriations for Airport terminal design and permitting costs (9-0)

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Salem Housing Authority will consider authorizing the Executive Director to accept a $485,550 pass-through grant from the Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency for emergency housing assistance programs. The meeting also includes a project management report and approval of prior minutes.

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem approved a grant agreement with the Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency. This action authorizes the Executive Director to accept a $485,550 pass-through grant to support emergency housing assistance programs.

• Approved October 10, 2022 draft minutes (8-0)
• Authorized $485,550 pass-through grant for emergency housing assistance via Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency (8-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a continued public hearing on rezoning properties on Commercial Street SE to mixed-use zones and vote on second readings of ordinances to amend the Multiple Unit Housing Tax Incentive Program and add housing status as a protected class. The agenda also includes first readings on a Unified Development Code update and a street name change for emergency response.

• Continued public hearing on legislative zone change for properties on Commercial Street SE between Superior Street S and McGilchrist Street SE to MU-II and MU-III zones
• Second reading of Ordinance Bill No. 19-22 to amend the Multiple Unit Housing Tax Incentive Program requiring an affordable housing component
• Second reading of Ordinance Bill No. 21-22 adding housing status as a protected class under Salem Revised Code Chapter 97
• First reading of Ordinance Bill No. 22-22 updating the Unified Development Code in response to a Land Use Board of Appeals decision
• First reading of Ordinance Bill No. 23-22 to name an unnamed connection between Rosewood Drive NW and Manorview Lane NW as Westside Circle NW

The Salem City Council approved several items including a motion to proceed with design and permitting for airport terminal improvements (Option 1) with a goal of May 1, 2023, and passed ordinances updating the Multiple Unit Housing Tax Incentive Program and adding housing status as a protected class under human rights code. The council also advanced a legislative zone change on Commercial Street SE and a Unified Development Code update to second reading. All votes were 8-0 with one absent.

• Approved airport terminal design Option 1 with goal of May 1, 2023 (8-0)
• Passed ordinance updating Multiple Unit Housing Tax Incentive Program (8-0)
• Passed ordinance adding housing status as protected class to human rights code (8-0)
• Advanced legislative zone change on Commercial Street SE to second reading (8-0)
• Advanced Unified Development Code update to second reading (8-0)
• Approved street name Westside Circle NW for unnamed connection (8-0)
• Approved consent calendar including resolution updating housing tax incentive guidelines (8-0)
• Approved October 10, 2022 draft minutes (8-0)

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem is meeting to discuss the Sequoia Crossing Affordable Housing project. The body will consider a resolution to authorize the closing of project financing for the development.

• Resolution 2292 to authorize closing on project financing for the 60-unit multifamily rental housing project known as Sequoia Crossing

City Council

The City Council will discuss rezoning properties on Commercial Street SE to Mixed-Use II and amending human rights codes to include housing status as a protected class. The body is also considering a tax incentive program for multiple-unit housing and the annexation of land on Hazelgreen Road NE.

• Proposed rezoning of properties on Commercial Street SE between Superior Street S and McGilchrist Street SE to MU-II
• Ordinance Bill No. 21-22 to add housing status as a protected class under SRC chapter 97
• Resolution No. 2022-51 to transfer appropriations for the Navigation Center renovation project, potentially using up to $300,000 of a $5M state grant
• Annexation of 16.06 acres at 4650 & 4680 Hazelgreen Road NE
• Petition to vacate a 137-foot section of Cross Street SE west of 20th Street SE

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency is deciding on budget allocation amendments for the Riverfront and Fairview URAs. The board is also considering initiating a process to expand the Fairview Urban Renewal Area boundary to include portions of the Salem Airport.

• Proposed amendment to the Fairview Urban Renewal Area boundary to include portions of the Salem Airport
• Proposed budget allocation amendments for the FY 2023 Riverfront and Fairview URAs
• Appointment of an applicant to the West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board
• Approval of September 12, 2022 draft minutes

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem is meeting to consider the adoption of consolidated operating budgets for fiscal year 2022-23. This budget is intended to provide affordable rental housing to an estimated 3,700 households.

• Resolution No. 2291: Approval of FY 2022-23 consolidated operating budgets
• Authorization for Commission Chair to execute HUD Public Housing Budget Certification
• Review of August 22, 2022 draft minutes
• Project Management Report including voucher lease-up and portfolio occupancy

City Council

The City Council is deciding on several land acquisitions and grants, including property near Franzen Reservoir and an $850,000 air service grant. The body must also act on a Land Use Board of Appeals order to approve a large apartment complex on State Street.

• Approval of a 291-unit apartment complex at the 4900 Block of State Street
• Acceptance of an $850,000 Small Community Air Service Development grant
• Purchase and sale agreements for property adjacent to Franzen Reservoir
• Resolution to apply for an Oregon Department of Energy grant for Willow Lake Water Pollution Control Facility boilers
• Naming of an unnamed street connection in west Salem as Westside Circle NW

City Council

The City Council and Salem Area Mass Transit District Board are holding a joint work session to coordinate various planning initiatives. Discussion includes updates on the Long-Range Transit Plan, the Salem Climate Action Plan, and state rules regarding climate-friendly communities.

• Coordination of Salem Area Mass Transit District Long-Range Transit Plan
• Salem Climate Action Plan update
• Implementation of Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities state rules
• $150,000 allocated in FY 23 Budget for youth bus passes

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency is meeting to establish threshold guidelines for Single Property Tax Increment Financing Districts. The board is also considering the allocation of funds to begin the process of vacating a portion of 1st Street NW.

• Approval of threshold guidelines for new Single Property Tax Increment Financing Districts
• Allocation of $25,000 from WSURA funds for a surveying consultant to vacate 306 feet of 1st Street NW

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a spending plan for sheltering efforts and prioritizing services using existing revenue. The body will also consider a zoning change on Commercial Street SE and an annexation of land on Hazelgreen Road NE.

• Spending plan for homelessness emergency response following $23,322,752 allocation in FY 22 and 23
• Proposed rezoning of properties on Commercial Street SE to Mixed Use-II
• Annexation of 16.06 acres at 4650 & 4680 Hazelgreen Road NE
• Amendments to Turner Water Booster Pump Station agreements due to costs increasing from $1 million to $1.5 million
• Intergovernmental Agreements with Marion County for maintenance of Lone Oak Road SE

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency is considering an amendment to the November 2020 Management Agreement for the Salem Convention Center. The action also includes a marketing addendum and budget for Fiscal Year 2023.

• Amendment #1 to the Salem Convention Center Management Agreement of November 2020
• FY 2023 Marketing Amendment and Addendum providing $539,170 in Transient Occupancy Tax revenues

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed garbage and recycling rate increases. The body is also deciding on several intergovernmental agreements and the reallocation of funds for airport equipment and homeless shelters.

• Proposed solid waste rate increases for Marion and Polk Counties effective January 1, 2023
• Reallocation of $540,388 for airport ground support equipment
• Reallocation of $750,000 from Front Street SE to a Turner Road SE micro-shelter village
• Grant application for $400,000 to support the Domestic Violence Response Team
• Annexation of 6.87 acres at 3518-3598 Cherry Glen Place NE

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem is considering a resolution to serve as the general manager for a privately-owned affordable housing development. The body will also receive reports on the phase-out of the Homeless Rental Assistance Program and general project management.

• Resolution No. 2290: Agreement to serve as General Manager for Gateway Phase 1 Apartments at 5205 Battlecreek Road Southeast
• Development of 184 rental units for residents at or below 80 percent of area median income (AMI)
• Homeless Rental Assistance Program phase out plan
• Approval of July 25, 2022 draft minutes

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss potential community improvement bond projects. The discussion will address project timing based on available cash flow, staffing capacity, and bond issuance amounts.

• Discussion of proposed Community Improvement Bond projects and timing

City Council

The City Council will consider several items including an adjustment to the Executive Management pay plan and a subdivision plan for 1374 Crowley Avenue SE. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding easement vacations near Reed Road SE and a first reading for a territory annexation.

• Appointment of Eleanor Beatty as Municipal Judge Pro Tempore
• Subdivision tentative plan and urban growth area declaration for 1374 Crowley Avenue SE
• 5% pay grade adjustment for the Executive Management pay plan
• Vacation of three easements adjacent to Reed Road SE
• Annexation of 6.87-acre territory at 3518-3598 Cherry Glen Place NE

City Council

City Council will hold a work session to discuss progress on the 2022 Policy Agenda priorities. The body will review goals regarding the sheltering crisis, future planning, community engagement, and infrastructure. This session serves as an interim report to adjust priorities before developing the 2023 Policy Agenda.

• Discussion of 2022 Policy Agenda priorities
• Information on transitioning Salem Municipal Airport to a full Commercial Service Airport

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority is considering the addition of ten new positions and new job classifications to its budget. The board will also review resolutions regarding the management of Salem Manor Apartments, amendments to agency plans, and a Moving to Work designation.

• Addition of 10 new positions, job classifications, and pay ranges
• Agreement for SHA to serve as General Manager for Salem Manor Apartments at 4085 Market Street NE
• Amendments to the 2022-26 Public Housing Agency Plan and Annual Capital Fund Plan
• Approval of the Moving to Work (MTW) Plan submission to HUD

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss utility service rate increases and a capital improvements bond. The body will also consider a road diet plan for Capitol Street NE and the approval of the Bailey Ridge Park Master Plan.

• Proposed 5.0% rate increases for water, wastewater, and stormwater in 2023 and 2024
• Authorization of up to $300,000 annually for the Emergency Utility Assistance Program starting in 2023
• Proposed conversion of a travel lane to a buffered bike lane on Capitol Street NE between Center Street NE and Market Street NE
• Authorization of a $185,000 workers’ compensation claim settlement for Stephen Cudeck
• Review of a subdivision plan for 46 single family lots at 1374 Crowley Avenue SE

Urban Renewal Agency

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The body is scheduled to review the June 27, 2022 draft minutes.

• Approval of June 27, 2022 Draft Urban Renewal Agency Minutes

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem is meeting to discuss a potential application to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The body will consider authorizing staff to apply for participation in the Moving to Work (MTW) Demonstration Program.

• Authorization for staff to apply to HUD for the Moving to Work (MTW) Demonstration Program
• Approval of June 27, 2022 draft minutes

City Council

The City Council will discuss the 'Our Salem Project' comprehensive plan updates and consider a $300 million community improvement bond. The agenda includes several grant acceptances for sheltering, sanitation, and Navigation Center renovations, as well as street renaming and city flag selection.

• Renaming Salem Parkway to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway
• $2,500,000 State of Oregon grant for sheltering services
• $750,000 State of Oregon grant for sanitation services
• $3,000,000 Marion County ARPA grant for Navigation Center renovation
• $1,900,000 State of Oregon grant for Navigation Center renovation

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency is meeting to adopt the FY 2023 budget to allow for authorized spending. The board will also review minutes from June 13, 2022, and receive a report on administrative purchases made in May 2022.

• Resolution No. 22-7 URA: Adoption of the FY 2023 Urban Renewal Agency budget
• Approval of June 13, 2022 draft minutes
• Information report on purchases approved administratively from May 1, 2022 through May 31, 2022

City Council

The City Council will meet to adopt the Fiscal Year 2023 budget and a five-year Capital Improvement Plan. Additional items include a real estate broker compensation policy, pay grade adjustments for city staff, and an annexation request.

• Adoption of the FY 2023 City of Salem budget
• Adoption of the Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2023 through FY 2027
• Resolution No. 2022-35 establishing real property brokerage compensation policy
• Pay grade adjustments of 3% to 4% for several city classifications
• Annexation of 6.87 acres at 3518-3598 Cherry Glen Place NE

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Salem Housing Authority is meeting to consider a grant agreement with the City of Salem. The body will discuss accepting $1,000,000 in pass-through funds from the State of Oregon to support services addressing housing insecurity and homelessness.

• Grant Agreement to accept $1,000,000 pass-through grant from the City of Salem
• Approval of May 23, 2022 draft minutes
• Project Management Report including voucher lease-up and portfolio occupancy

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency Board will conduct a public hearing regarding the recommended FY 2023 budget. The Board is also considering a recommendation to reappoint a volunteer to the West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board.

• Public Hearing on the FY 2023 Salem Urban Renewal Agency Budget
• Recommended reappointment to the West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority will review a Program Management Report covering various agency activities. This information-only report includes updates on voucher lease-up, portfolio occupancy, and client and applicant statistics.

• Program Management Report (Voucher Lease-Up, Portfolio Occupancy, Client/Applicant Statistics)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a proposed $300 million Community Improvement Bond package. Other items include grant applications for airport updates, renewable energy resilience at Public Works, and land use decisions.

• Oregon Department of Energy Community Renewable Energy grant for Public Works Operations Building
• $300 million Community Improvement Bond package discussion
• Federal Aviation Administration grant for Salem Municipal Airport Master Plan
• Resolution to dedicate reserve strip on Sienna Drive NE as public right-of-way
• Ordinance Bill 8-22 regarding street paintings and temporary banners

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss recommendations from the Infrastructure Bond Engagement Steering Committee. The body is considering a $300 million bond measure for voters to decide on in November 2022.

• Proposed $300 million bond measure for November 2022
• Funding for fire engines and equipment
• Improvements to streets, sidewalks, and parks
• Investments in mixed-use affordable housing with a branch library at two sites
• Earthquake safety improvements for the Civic Center and cybersecurity

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an appeal by the South Gateway Neighborhood Association over a zoning change for 24.66 acres of land. The body is also deciding on several property acquisitions, leases, and final orders for subdivision and zoning plans.

• Public hearing on appeal to deny zone change to Retail Commercial at Kuebler Boulevard and I-5
• Purchase and sale agreement with Piche Group Investments LLC for surplus property near Kuebler Boulevard SE
• Purchase and sale agreement with Meredith A. Cote for property adjacent to Franzen Reservoir
• Lease with James A. Eastridge Living Trust for property at Front Street SE and Ferry Street SE
• Zone change for 24.84 acres at 2100 Block of Doaks Ferry Rd NW to Multiple Family Residential

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency is meeting to approve minutes and consider a grant for a development project. The proposed grant aims to secure a ten-year rental affordability term for 5% of the units in a new mixed-income building.

• Proposed RDURA grant to DD Salem Center Two, LLC for a 157-unit building at 420 Center Street NE
• Approval of April 11, 2022 Draft Urban Renewal Agency Minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider several action items including a deputy police chief salary adjustment and various housing and community development plans. Public hearings are scheduled regarding federal fund amendments and multiple land use applications for residential developments.

• 8% salary adjustment for Deputy Police Chief and extension of hiring bonus program
• Amendment to 2021 Housing and Community Development Annual Action Plan involving $2,349,371 in HOME funds
• 2022-2023 Housing and Community Development Annual Action Plan including $1,696,000 in CDBG and $2,400,000 in HOME funds
• Phased subdivision plan for 178 single family lots at 2527 Robins Lane SE
• Appeal regarding a denied multi-family residential apartment complex at the 4900 Block of State Street

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss local housing needs. Panelists from Marion County, Polk County, Salem Area Mass Transit District, and Salem-Keizer School District will discuss subsidized, affordable, and market-rate housing.

• Discussion of subsidized, affordable, and market-rate housing
• Work session with Marion County Board of Commissioners
• Work session with Polk County Commissioner Gordon
• Work session with Salem Area Mass Transit Board of Directors
• Work session with Salem-Keizer School District

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency is considering a contract with the Urban Land Institute. This action would use uncommitted FY 21-22 funds to engage a Technical Assistance Panel for redevelopment in the west business district.

• Allocate $24,000 in uncommitted FY 21-22 WSURA funds
• Contract with Urban Land Institute (ULI) Technical Assistance Panel for West Salem Urban Renewal Area (WSURA)

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority is considering resolutions to develop an affordable housing project named Sequoia Crossings. This includes the disposition of land at 3112-3120 Broadway Ave NE and applications for up to $1.5 million in HOME ARPA funding.

• Resolution 2285: Disposition of land at 3112-3120 Broadway Ave NE for Sequoia Crossings
• Resolution 2286: Application for up to $1.5 million through the City of Salem HOME ARPA Investment Partnership Program

City Council

The City Council will review several items including a $200,000 transfer for the Climate Action Plan and various labor contract extensions. Public hearings are scheduled regarding three land use cases involving annexations and a zone change near Doaks Ferry Rd NW.

• $200,000 transfer from General Fund to fund Climate Action Plan steps
• One-year contract extension for Salem Professional Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 314
• One-year contract extension for 911 Professional Communication Employees’ Association (PCEA)
• Adoption of NFPA 1710 fire department response time standards
• Annexation of 4090 Milton Street NE and 4929 Auburn Road NE

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency is meeting to appoint candidates to the North Gateway and West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Boards. The board will also review administratively approved purchases from February 2022.

• Appointments to the North Gateway Redevelopment Advisory Board
• Appointments to the West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board
• Review of administratively approved purchases from February 1, 2022, through February 28, 2022

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem is meeting to discuss soil remediation and new housing developments. The body is considering agreements for technical consultation on contaminated soil and a partnership to develop low-income apartments.

• Resolution 2284: Limited partnership with CDP Gateway Phase 1 LLC and CDP Oregon LLC for a 184-unit apartment complex at 5205 Battlecreek Road Southeast
• Resolution 2283: Cost Recovery Agreement with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality for soil remediation at the Sequoia Crossing Site
• Approval of March 14, 2022 draft minutes

City Council

The City Council will discuss a $7,606,950 supplemental budget amendment and two property annexations. The meeting also includes deliberations on a modified subdivision plan for 4540 Pringle Road SE and an appeal regarding zoning near Kuebler Boulevard.

• Resolution No. 2022-11: Amend North East Salem Community Association boundary
• Annexation of 9.53 acres at 2490 Michigan City Lane NW
• Annexation of 4.00 acres at 4255 Cordon Road NE
• Resolution No. 2022-22: $7,606,950 supplemental budget amendment
• Review of modified subdivision plan for 4540 Pringle Road SE

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem is meeting to review an information report on restructuring and rebranding the organization. This effort aims to address future needs for permanent supportive and affordable housing. The meeting is being conducted virtually.

• Information report on restructuring and rebranding the Salem Housing Authority
• Approval of February 28, 2022 draft minutes

City Council

The City Council is considering several resolutions regarding road improvements, property acquisitions, and park development. Additionally, the council will review allocations for homelessness response services and shelter infrastructure.

• Modification of 17 Community Development Department fees
• Dedication of City property for Logistics Street SE construction
• Grant application for Brown Road Park phase one development
• Right-of-way acquisition for 2nd Street NW Improvement Project
• Allocation of $475,000 from State sheltering grant for unmanaged sheltering response

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem is meeting to elect a Vice Chair and review program management reports. The body is considering the acceptance of federal HUD grant funds to add a full-time permanent Family Self Sufficiency case manager.

• Acceptance of HUD FSS grant in the amount of $326,130
• Approval for one full-time permanent Family Self Sufficiency case manager
• Election of Vice Chair
• Review of January 24, 2022 draft minutes

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency is considering several resolutions to authorize short-term bonds for various renewal areas. The board will also review grant exceptions and fund reallocations for the Riverfront-Downtown area.

• $1,000,000 bond for McGilchrist Urban Renewal Area
• $800,000 bond for Mill Creek Industrial Park Urban Renewal Area
• $4,500,000 bond for North Gateway Urban Renewal Area
• $6,500,000 bond for Riverfront-Downtown Urban Renewal Area
• $500,000 bond for South Waterfront Urban Renewal Area

City Council

The City Council will decide whether to affirm a planning decision for a phased subdivision of 29.68 acres into 139 single family lots. The body is also considering resolutions regarding property acquisition for bike lanes and a resolution urging Congress to prevent nuclear war.

• Review of subdivision SUB21-09 at 4540 Pringle Road SE for 139 single family lots
• Resolutions 2022-6 and 2022-7 for property acquisition and eminent domain for Commercial Street SE Buffered Bike Lanes Project
• Resolution 2022-10 urging Congress to lead global efforts to prevent nuclear war
• Resolution 2022-12 to add Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors to Investment Policy C-7
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Marion County for the Oregon Map (ORMAP) Project

City Council

The City Council will meet to approve procedures for the recruitment and selection of a new City Manager. This action includes setting the salary range for the position.

• Approval of City Manager recruitment and selection procedures
• Setting of the salary range for the City Manager position

City Council

The City Council is deciding on federal funding applications for five transportation projects and compensation increases for Fire Management. The body will also discuss the 2022 Policy Agenda priorities and a potential fee waiver policy.

• Federal funding applications for projects on Commercial St SE, McGilchrist St SE, State St, and Center St NE
• Fire Management compensation changes including a 7% retroactive increase (Jan 1, 2022), 5% increase (July 1, 2022), and 3% increase (Nov 1, 2022)
• Resolution to establish a City Council fee waiver policy
• Budget transfers including $35,000 General Fund contingency for City Council Chambers audio-visual upgrades
• Appointment of two members to the Salem Planning Commission

Housing Authority of the City of Salem

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem is meeting to review a grant agreement with the City of Salem. The funds, awarded by the State of Oregon, are intended to expand housing voucher program outreach and the Homeless Rental Assistance Program.

• Grant agreement between the City of Salem and the Salem Housing Authority to fund voucher outreach and the Homeless Rental Assistance Program
• Approval of December 13, 2021 draft minutes
• Program Management Report including 2021 FSS Annual Report and occupancy statistics

Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency is considering the approval of a new strategic project grant program for the North Gateway area. The Board will also review the annual financial report for fiscal year 2020-21 and consider several advisory board appointments.

• Approval of NGURA Strategic Project Grant Program guidelines and $150,000 allocation
• Review of FY 2020-21 Urban Renewal Agency Annual Financial Report
• Appointments to the Downtown Advisory Board and West Salem Redevelopment Advisory Board
• Report on administrative purchases from December 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021

City Council

The City Council is deciding on conduit financing for retirement facilities and addressing the homelessness emergency through grant allocations. The body is also discussing updates to the Unified Development Code and a potential annexation of land on Blossom Drive NE.

• Resolution 2022-2: Revenue bonds up to $70,000,000 for Capital Manor
• Allocation of $200,000 for towing and $392,000 to extend village of Hope micro shelter
• Lease with Church at the Park for property at 2640 Portland Road NE
• Ordinance Bill No. 2-22: Annexation of 3.54 acres at 3476/3480 Blossom Drive NE
• Ordinance Bill No. 17-21: Amending criteria for major comprehensive plan map amendments

City Council

The City Council is conducting two virtual work sessions. The first focuses on the city's response to the unsheltered emergency, and the second addresses 2022 policy agenda priorities.

• Work Session #1: City’s Response to the Unsheltered Emergency
• Work Session #2: 2022 City Council Policy Agenda priorities

City Council

The City Council will decide on the annexation of 3.54 acres on Blossom Drive NE and a subdivision plan for 139 lots at 4540 Pringle Road SE. The body will also appoint an Interim City Manager and two members to the Planning Commission.

• Annexation of 3.54 acres at 3476/3480 Blossom Drive NE with zoning change to RM-II
• Subdivision approval for 139 single family lots at 4540 Pringle Road SE
• Intergovernmental Agreements with Marion County for Center Street NE and Hayesville Drive NE
• Appointment of Kristin Retherford as Interim City Manager effective March 1, 2022
• Creation of a recreational trail project connecting Skyline Trail to Joplin Court S